Mutton Snapper in Louisiana
Where mutton snapper live in Louisiana, with the rules.
- 10 a daylimit
- 22.31 lbrecord
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A Louisiana card for mutton snapper
For 2026 the Louisiana saltwater table names mutton snapper in the row “Snapper: mutton”. Read it as 10 daily per person in aggregate with no more than 5 mutton snapper; 18″ min total length, open open year-round in state waters.
In 2019 Michael Clement set the rod and reel record with 22.31 lb from Green Canyon.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snapper: mutton | Louisiana state waters | 10 daily per person in aggregate with no more than 5 mutton snapper; 18" min total length | Open year-round in state waters |
Possession: Same as daily bag limit unless otherwise noted (pamphlet p.28)
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 29 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
The biggest Louisiana mutton snapper on file
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 22.31 lb | Michael Clement | Green Canyon | April 2019 |
Next on the mutton snapper list
- 17.60 lb, Jason MarksMain Pass, August. 2002
- 14.38 lb, Brian ThibodeauxMississippi Canyon, October. 2006
- 12.06 lb, Montigue Edward BonnevalMiss. Canyon Blk. 268, July 2000
Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association (LOWA), LOWA "Louisiana State Fish Records Official Copy", records current through the record awarded September 25, 2026 (PDF created 2026-09-25); read October 28, 2026.
What a boat needs to keep mutton snapper
The ROLP, which costs nothing, is required before it may be possessed.
Customers of a licensed charter use the captain's Charter ROLP.
LDWF license and permit list in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026); read October 28, 2026.
Kin of mutton snapper in the LDWF tables
- Red Snappersaltwater
- Queen Snappersaltwater
- Blackfin Snappersaltwater
- Silk Snappersaltwater
- Cubera Snappersaltwater
- Gray Snappersaltwater
- Yellowtail Snappersaltwater
- Lane Snappersaltwater
- Vermilion Snappersaltwater
What the bayous and lakes near Mutton Snapper look like
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Quick Louisiana answers on mutton snapper
What does LDWF allow for mutton snapper each day?
Bag and size: 10 daily per person in aggregate with no more than 5 mutton snapper; 18" min total length. Season: open year-round in state waters.
When was the Louisiana mutton snapper record set?
LOWA lists 22.31 lb, Green Canyon, 2019, Michael Clement (rod and reel).
What Louisiana water is a good bet for mutton snapper?
None of the water pages name it so far.
Do Louisiana hatcheries raise mutton snapper?
No hatchery release of it is on file.
Where is the mutton snapper limit different in Louisiana?
None of the exceptions mention it.
Is mutton snapper open all year in Louisiana?
The row prints Open year-round in state waters.
Is a basic license enough for mutton snapper?
South of the LDWF saltwater line an angler 18 or older carries a Basic Fishing License plus a Saltwater License: $17 and $15 for residents, $68 and $60 for nonresidents. Possession needs the free ROLP on top.
Where do I send a Louisiana mutton snapper record?
Send it to the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association, which uses LDWF biologists to confirm species.
Pick Louisiana water for mutton snapper
Each water above has launches and limits on its own page.